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Makhi Hughes vs. Mark Fletcher Jr.: 2026 stats compared

Houston vs. Miami

Makhi Hughes is ahead on 5 of 8 stats, including rushing yards, carries and rushing success rate. Mark Fletcher Jr. has the edge on yards per carry, rushing TDs and explosive runs (12+ yards). Both are running backs: Makhi Hughes for Houston and Mark Fletcher Jr. for Miami, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Makhi Hughes vs. Mark Fletcher Jr., stat by stat

StatMakhi HughesMark Fletcher Jr.
Rushing yards517 44th444 69th
Carries117 23rd81 85th
Yards per carry4.4 249th5.5 111th
Rushing TDs4 87th7 24th
Rushing success rate54.7% 28th44.4% 160th
Explosive runs (12+ yards)7 98th9 62nd
Catches9 114th5 239th
Receiving yards78 113th42 216th

The better number on each row is marked. National ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat; rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Where do Makhi Hughes and Mark Fletcher Jr. rank nationally?

Makhi HughesMark Fletcher Jr.Rushing yards44th69thCarries23rd85thYards per carry249th111thRushing TDs87th24thRushing success rate28th160thExplosive runs (12+ yards)98th62ndCatches114th239thReceiving yards113th216th1st (best)428th

Each row is one stat. The dots show where Makhi Hughes and Mark Fletcher Jr. rank among FBS running backs with enough snaps to qualify, with each player's rank printed by his dot: further left is better. Hover or tap a dot for the number behind it.

Makhi Hughes and Mark Fletcher Jr.: career stats

Makhi Hughes

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2023Tulane2581,3785.3711670
2024Tulane2651,4015.315191762
2025Oregon17704.102240
2026Houston1175174.449780
Career6573,3665.126413452

Mark Fletcher Jr.

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2023Miami1055144.957620
2024Miami1126075.49101060
2025Miami2161,1925.512171402
2026Miami814445.575420
Career5142,7575.433393502

Seasons since 2022 from CollegeFootballData.com (FBS games), plus this season from the play-by-play.

Their seasons, game by game

Makhi Hughes

RB, Houston (6–2). Senior. 6-0, 210 pounds. Birmingham, AL

WeekOpponentRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsReceiving yards
1Oregon State981718
2Southern44810
3Texas Tech7115028
4Georgia Southern7016014
5UCF2710019
6Kansas State781410
7Oklahoma State771803
8Utah521916

Mark Fletcher Jr.

RB, Miami (7–0). Senior. 6-2, 225 pounds. Fort Lauderdale, FL

WeekOpponentRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsReceiving yards
1Stanford4013010
2Miami105720
3Wake Forest851610
5Clemson7716216
7Florida State661610
8Pittsburgh7113116

Questions about Makhi Hughes vs. Mark Fletcher Jr.

Who's better, Makhi Hughes or Mark Fletcher Jr.?

Makhi Hughes is ahead on 5 of 8 stats, including rushing yards, carries and rushing success rate. Mark Fletcher Jr. has the edge on yards per carry, rushing TDs and explosive runs (12+ yards). Both are running backs: Makhi Hughes for Houston and Mark Fletcher Jr. for Miami, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Who has more rushing yards, Makhi Hughes or Mark Fletcher Jr.?

Makhi Hughes: 517 rushing yards to Mark Fletcher Jr.'s 444, 44th among FBS running backs.

Who has more rushing touchdowns, Makhi Hughes or Mark Fletcher Jr.?

Mark Fletcher Jr.: 7 rushing TDs to Makhi Hughes's 4, 24th among FBS running backs.

Who's more efficient, Makhi Hughes or Mark Fletcher Jr.?

Makhi Hughes: 54.7% rushing success rate to Mark Fletcher Jr.'s 44.4%, 28th among FBS running backs.

Who has more explosive runs, Makhi Hughes or Mark Fletcher Jr.?

Mark Fletcher Jr.: 9 explosive runs (12+ yards) to Makhi Hughes's 7, 62nd among FBS running backs.

Who has more career rushing yards, Makhi Hughes or Mark Fletcher Jr.?

Makhi Hughes: 3,366 to Mark Fletcher Jr.'s 2,757, counting FBS seasons since 2022.

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